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Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
Bahagian Pengurusan Akademik
Pejabat Pendaftar
Karung Berkunci 1200, Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka
Tel: 06-233 2252 Fax:06-233 3307

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) was formerly known as KolejUniversiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (KUTKM) and was established on 1December 2000. After the re-branding of KUTKM it is now known as UTeM commencing 1 February 2007.
 

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (KUTKM) and was established on 1 December 2000. It was formed under Section 20 of the University and University College Act 1971 (Act 30) under the Orders of Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia Incorporated) 2001, UTeM is the 14+h public university (IPTA) in Malaysia, It is a pioneer in the use of the" Practice and Application Oriented" teaching and learning method for technical education in Malaysia. This is in accordance with the government's decision to cater for the human resource needs of Malaysia's industries.

The university currently operates from two out of its three campuses, the Main Campus in Durian Tunggal and the industrial Campus in Ayer Keroh, Melaka. The 766-acre main campus is expected to be completed by 2010. Currently the Electrical Engineering Faculty, and the Electronics and Computer Engineering Faculty are in full operation in its main campus, The third campus, the City Campus will open in June and is located in the heart of Melaka City

UTeM has five faculties namely. Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Information and Communication Technologies, There are two academic centers, that is, being the Human Development and Language Centre (PBPI) and the University-Industry Centre (UNIC), The Institute for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship was also established to offer post-graduate programmes on technology management, entrepreneurship and MBA programmes. The Graduate Study Centre was also established in order to coordinate the postgraduate study in UTeM
The university offers academic programmes at diploma, bachelor, master and PhD levels. The university aims to produce professionals who are not only highly qualified and technically competent butane also highly skillful and efficient.

> Academic Strengths
The academic programmes offered by the university are conducted in a way where equal emphasis is given to the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. The teaching and learning approaches at the university are practice and application oriented and involves
• Competency development• Action-based learning• Simulation of real situations and problems• Solving industry related problems
UTeM admitted its first batch of 348 students on 10June 2001 and by April 2007, it had a total enrolment of 5099 students.

> Teaching & Learning
UTeM provides various sophisticated facilities such as Lecture Halls, well-equipped laboratories such as Robotic & Automation Lab, Instrumentation Lab, Thermodynamics &Technology Lab, Multimedia Lab, Smart Lab, Language and Chemistry Lab, The Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) which is a teaching factory, will be in operation at the end of the year.

> Accommodation
UTeM provides on-campus accommodation to about 3,600 of its students in three residential colleges. All residential colleges have complete facilities, Information on private residences available for rent is also available from newspapers and notice boards, Nearly all accommodation around UTeM e.g. Taman Tasik Utama and Taman Bukit Beruang, have three bedrooms and an attached bathroom. Monthly rental for such accommodation ranges from RM 250 to RM 800.

> Knowledge Infrastructure
UTeM provides a complete library filled with academic sources that students need. It operates everyday from 8.00am to 11.00pmon weekdays and from 8.00am to 4,30pmduring weekends, The library is also open during the semester break on weekdays only from 8.00am to 4.30pm,

> Medical Care
All students are eligible for medical service at the students' clinic which operates from 8.15a.m. to 4.30p.m. daily. Health services are also available at appointed panel clinics within close proximity of the campuses.

> Food
There are a variety of cafes and restaurants nearby which operate from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

> Transportation
The university provides 16 buses for the use of its students and staff. These buses ferry students between hostels and campuses. Getting around Melaka by bus is easy and relatively cheap, Public transportation such as taxis and buses (Salira) operate from Melaka town (Melaka Central in Jalan Tun Razak) to UTeM.
 

Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) comprised :
1- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
2- Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
3- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM)
4- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

These four universities under the MTUN umbrella offered various technical and vocational courses at the diploma and first degree levels.

The three Premier Polytechnics :
1- Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO)
2- Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA)
3- Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PiS)
The entry qualification of these three Polytechnics is equivalent to that for Public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA).

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
(Previously known as : Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (KUTKM))

Student Support Services and Student Development Activities

Activities
A student's life is not complete without activities and the opportunity to have fun with friends, Activities can aid students in building their mental and physical strength as well as social interaction skills. Students are encouraged to participate in:
• Activities through clubs, societies, student elections and entrepreneurship, recreation &outdoor activities,
• Religious activities coordinated by the Religious Unit of Student Affairs Office,
• Various accredited culture-based programmes coordinated by the Cultural Unit of Student Affairs Office,

Career & Counseling Centre
Students may obtain guidance and information on further studies and career opportunities from the Counseling Unit at the Student Affairs Office, Students may attend various workshops which are organized by the Student Affairs Office such Resume Writing, Mock-Interviews and Career Talk.
Students may seek counseling service and guidance on personal or academic problems, The service is available daily from 8.00a.m. to 4,00p.m.For an appointment, please call 06-2332439 / 019-6557568.

Student Clubs & Societies
• Student Representative Council (MPP) As a liaison with UTEM Management and to assist in social service for student activities
• Clubs
Kesenian dan Budaya, Usahawan & Teknokrat,Perpaduan, Persatuan Sekretariat Rakan Muda,Taekwando, Seni Silat Gayong, Martial Art, etc.
• Co-Curriculum
Kompang, Gamelan, Cak Lempong, Art, Nasyid,etc.

Scholarships / Financial Aid Scholarships
Students that meet the requirements set for the scholarships can apply from the Ministry of Education Malaysia, Public Service Department and the State Foundation in every state. Generally the requirements are as below:
• Malaysian citizen <?
• Applicants must be under the age of 36
• Applications are only applicable for listed courses
• A credit in English (SPM) or Band 3 and above (MUET)
• A CGPA of at least 2.75 (Matriculation Studies) and 3.0 (Polytechnic)
• Interested and have the potential to become educators
• Excellent health

Education Loans
Students may apply for Perbadanan Tabung Penclidikan Tinggi Nasioncil (PTPTN) using the application form provided by the Student Affairs Office, Every application should be sent through the Student Affairs Office. Applications, which are sent personally will not be entertained by PTPTN. Generally the requirements are as below:
• Malaysian citizen
• SPM or its equivalent
• Obtained a pass in the 'mean test which is conducted to evaluate applicants' family financial strength
• Currently not under any sponsorship
• Full time first-degree or diploma in Public or Private Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA and IPTS). Applications from students of private higher institutions of learning will only be considered if they are pursuing courses that are certified by the Private Education Department.
The loan rate will be based on parents' / guardians' monthly income compared to the current PTPTN budget.
Current loan rate according to parents' / guardians' monthly income:
RM 4,001 and above (fee rate)
RM 2,001 - RM 4.000 (half rate)
RM 2,000 and below (full rate)

Industrial Placement
University Industry Centre (UNIC) is responsible for the coordination for the Industrial Placement Programmes for all Academic Faculties in UTeM. Industrial placement is a compulsory component for all degree and diploma programmes at UTeM. The experience and skills acquired during the placement period can be invaluable and advantageous to our students when applying for employment after graduation.
Objectives
• To acquaint students with a real-life working environment
• To provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge learnt
• To provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and be aware of current technologies
• To instill the right work attitude and professionalism
• To establish strong relationships with industries• To provide opportunities for organizations to assess students as prospective employees
• To allow organizations to consider offering projects as students' final year projects

Duration Bachelor Programmes - 20 weeks
Diploma Programmes --10 weeks
Industrial Visits
The objective of industrial visits is to ensure that the work undertaken by a student is appropriate and that the student is making an effective contribution towards the organization, 
The visit is conducted twice for degree programmes (once at the beginning and another towards the end of the attachment) and once for diploma programmes,
The University will inform the company in writing prior to the visit, The company should inform the students and make arrangements for discussions between the visiting lecturer (s) with the students and the industrial supervisors during the visit,
Research & Development (R&D)
One of the functions of UNIC is to manage all research and development R&D activities at UTeM. UTeM focuses on application research that is industrial-based. The centre coordinates all grant applications to the Ministry of Sciences, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Ministry of Higher Education under the following schemes:
(A) Intensification of research in priority area (IRPA)
(B) Industry Grant Scheme (IGS)
(C) Multi Media Super Corridor Grant Scheme (MGS)
(D) Demonstrator Application Grant Scheme (DAGS),
(E) Fundamental Research Grant

Research and development with the industry will becarried out using a smart-partnership and strategicalliance approach. For more information onresearch activities, please contact us at Tel: 06-2332486, Fax: 06-233 2476

Consultancy
UNIC is responsible for managing all consultancyactivities of the University,
Drawing on the expertise and resources of theAcademic Faculties, we facilitate the commercialinteraction between UTEM and external clients byproviding services that include:

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